Combustion engine including fluidically-driven engine valve actuator
US7201121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Engines and methods of controlling an engine may involve one or more fluidically driven actuators associated with engine intake and/or exhaust valves. In some examples, the actuators may be placed in flow communication with high pressure fluid from one source and/or low pressure fluid from another. Timing of valve closing/opening and use of an air supply system may enable engine operation according to a Miller cycle.
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